Engineer Senior - Optical Communications
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 7, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED#LI-SH2This leadership
position is for an experienced engineer who can help the
Telecommunications Subsystem Team build a new spaceborne
communications paradigm. This position is split between technical
(architecture/specifications), procurement (document creation) and
supplier management.The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA)
Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and
organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of
high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers'
missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed
to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong
execution.What You'll Do:
- Develop optical communication architectures to satisfy
space-to-ground and space-to-space optical communication (Lasercom)
needs.
- Establish strong vendor relationships for space qualified
end-to-end optical communications (Lasercom) subsystems.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships regarding optical
comm capabilities.
- Serve as program subsystem IPT Lead, providing leadership to
team of up to 5 engineers and ensuring cost, schedule, and
technical execution goals being met.
- Communicate and collaborate with program and systems
engineering leadership to accomplish mission objectives for
telecommunications subsystems on space vehicles.
- Manage sub vendor performance to ensure the delivery of
conforming hardware to be integrated as a communications
subsystem.
- Prepare and manage hardware definition and interfaces. A strong
hardware background is required. Extensive technical writing
(Contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications,
interfaces, analysis support and description documents).
- Analysis capability to include link budget calculation and
determination of critical parameters to meet requirements.
- Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and
customers regarding plans; subsystem design, development, risks,
and opportunities; and status against established performance
metrics.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within
the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic
Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with
others in order to maintain a positive and productive work
environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.On-Site Work Environment:
This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work
location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and
other possible non-company locations may be required.Working
Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor,
or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of
protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather
conditions.Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field
is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may
substitute for two years of experience. Related technical
experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be
from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an
agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department
of Education.
- Applicant must be willing and eligible for submission,
depending on program requirements, and must be able to maintain the
applicable clearance/access.
- An understanding of all aspects of planning, scheduling,
hardware specifications, and interface control.
- Experience with defining, developing and delivering space
qualified hardware.
- Intellectual curiosity combined with a strong desire to learn.
Good communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in multidisciplinary teamwork environment with small
team leadership responsibilities.Preferred Education, Experience, &
Skills
- 4 years or more of direct experience in Optical Communications
(Lasercom), Comm Subsystem Design, Assembly, Integration, and Test
preferred.
- Experience in subcontract management preferred.Pay
InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $137500 - $173500Please note:
This range is based on our market pay structures. However,
individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors
including, but not limited to: business considerations, local
market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate
qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee
Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects
of their life, including their health and financial well-being.
Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:
health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a
401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident
insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal
plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home,
auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off,
paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid
parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and
state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company
recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition
awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level
and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems BAE
Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an
international defense, aerospace and security company which
delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and
naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security,
information technology solutions and customer support services.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission,
but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your
passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security
with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence
solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national
security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a
big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a
rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Headquartered in
Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of
national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote
sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence,
Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually
pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical
systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by
endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we
continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond
expectation and protect what matters most.BAE Systems is committed
to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran
status, disability, or any other protected class.
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